Outdoor

Designer Outdoor Furniture for Contemporary Living

Outdoor spaces increasingly function as an extension of the home, with gardens, terraces and patios designed for dining, relaxing and entertaining rather than treated as separate utilitarian areas. The right furniture can help create these distinct outdoor rooms while providing the durability required for life outside.

RB12's designer outdoor furniture collection includes sofas, modular seating, lounge chairs, dining tables, dining chairs, coffee tables, sun loungers, daybeds, benches, stools, parasols and accessories from leading European outdoor furniture brands.

The collection includes Cane-line, Ethimo, Bolia, GAN, GART, Tom Dixon, Gervasoni, Gandia Blasco, AYTM and Blomus.

Outdoor Sofas and Modular Garden Sofas

An outdoor sofa can turn a terrace or garden into a genuine lounge space, providing the same sense of comfort and arrangement normally associated with an indoor living room.

RB12 offers everything from compact two-seater garden sofas to substantial modular systems that can be configured around larger patios and entertaining spaces.

The Cane-line Nest 3-Seater Sofa combines a weather-resistant Cane-line Weave® surface with an aluminium frame, creating a generous outdoor sofa designed by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen MDD.

For a Scandinavian timber-led alternative, the Bolia Patio Outdoor Sofa uses FSC-certified solid teak and a modular construction, allowing different configurations to be created depending on the available space.

Cane-line Outdoor Furniture

Cane-line forms by far the largest outdoor furniture collection at RB12. The Danish brand produces extensive ranges of sofas, lounge chairs, dining furniture, coffee tables, sunbeds and accessories designed specifically for exterior use.

Collections including Nest, Peacock, Moments, Ocean, Savannah, Horizon, Connect, Mellow, Sticks and Breeze provide a wide range of design languages, from woven lounge furniture to more architectural modular seating.

The Cane-line Nest 3-Seater Sofa provides generous lounge seating, while the Cane-line Breeze Chair offers a lighter woven dining chair designed for outdoor use.

This breadth makes Cane-line particularly useful when furnishing an entire outdoor area with related sofas, dining furniture and occasional pieces rather than selecting products from completely unrelated ranges.

Italian Outdoor Furniture by Ethimo

Ethimo brings a distinctly Italian approach to outdoor living, combining contemporary furniture design with materials and forms inspired by Mediterranean landscapes.

The collection includes outdoor sofas, lounge armchairs, dining furniture, sunbeds and accessories from ranges including Patio, Swing, Venexia, Kilt, Knit, Grand Life and Costes.

For outdoor dining, the Ethimo Patio Round Dining Table combines a sculptural base with a choice of stone tops, including travertine and Cipollino marble, creating a table with enough presence to anchor a substantial garden dining area.

Ethimo is particularly suited to customers looking for premium Italian garden furniture where natural materials, craftsmanship and a more relaxed resort-inspired atmosphere are important.

Scandinavian Outdoor Furniture by Bolia

Bolia extends its New Scandinavian Design philosophy outdoors, creating garden furniture around natural materials, understated proportions and relaxed everyday living.

The Bolia Patio Outdoor Sofa uses solid FSC-certified teak and can be configured using different modules, while the Bolia Seed Garden Chair provides a lighter dining option made with a UV-stabilised polypropylene seat and stainless-steel legs.

Bolia's wider outdoor range also includes dining tables, coffee tables, loungers, parasols, planters and accessories, allowing Scandinavian design principles to be carried from the interior into the garden.

Outdoor Dining Tables

A well-proportioned outdoor dining table creates a natural centre for eating and entertaining outside. RB12 offers round, rectangular, oval and extendable garden tables designed for everything from compact terraces to larger family dining spaces.

Materials across the collection include teak and other timbers, powder-coated metals, ceramic, porcelain, marble and technical surfaces developed for exterior use.

Round tables can encourage a more conversational arrangement and work well on smaller terraces, while longer rectangular tables provide greater capacity for entertaining. Extendable outdoor tables provide additional flexibility where the number of guests changes regularly.

The Ethimo Patio Round Dining Table provides a particularly luxurious stone-topped option, while Bolia, Cane-line, Tom Dixon, Gervasoni and AYTM offer very different material and design approaches across the wider collection.

Outdoor Dining Chairs

Outdoor dining chairs need to combine comfort with materials that can withstand repeated exposure to exterior conditions.

The Cane-line Breeze Chair uses Cane-line Weave® to create a light woven chair suitable for outdoor use, while the Bolia Seed Garden Chair provides a cleaner Scandinavian alternative.

When choosing outdoor dining chairs, compare seat width and armrest height with the dimensions of the table. Stackable or visually lighter designs can be particularly useful where furniture needs to be stored or moved more frequently.

Outdoor Armchairs and Lounge Chairs

Outdoor armchairs and lounge chairs provide individual seating for garden lounge areas, balconies and terraces. They can be paired with an outdoor sofa or used independently to create smaller relaxation areas around a coffee table.

The RB12 collection includes deep upholstered lounge seating, woven armchairs, rocking chairs and more compact outdoor chairs from Cane-line, Ethimo, Bolia and other specialist outdoor brands.

Combining two lounge chairs with a small outdoor coffee table can create an effective seating area where there is not enough space for a larger sofa arrangement.

Sun Loungers and Daybeds

For poolside spaces, terraces and gardens designed primarily around relaxation, explore RB12's daybeds and sun loungers.

Sun loungers generally provide an adjustable reclining surface while maintaining a relatively narrow footprint, whereas larger daybeds create more substantial lounge areas intended for longer periods of relaxation.

When positioning sun loungers, consider how the sun moves across the outdoor space as well as the circulation required around the furniture. Lightweight or wheeled designs provide additional flexibility where furniture needs to be repositioned throughout the day.

Outdoor Coffee Tables and Side Tables

An outdoor coffee table helps anchor a lounge arrangement and provides a practical surface for drinks, books and serving trays.

RB12's collection includes low rectangular tables, compact rounds, nesting designs and sculptural occasional tables in teak, metal, ceramic and other outdoor-suitable materials.

The table should relate to the height and scale of the surrounding sofa or lounge chairs. In smaller spaces, several compact tables can sometimes provide more flexibility than one substantial central piece.

Outdoor Benches and Stools

Outdoor benches and garden stools provide flexible additional seating without the footprint or visual weight of another sofa.

A bench can work alongside a dining table, against a wall or within a quieter area of the garden, while stools can provide occasional seating or serve as compact side surfaces depending on the design.

They are especially useful where outdoor spaces need to accommodate different numbers of guests without remaining permanently filled with furniture.

Garden Parasols and Outdoor Shade

Shade becomes increasingly important when an outdoor dining or lounge area is used throughout the day. RB12's garden parasols can help create a more comfortable space around dining tables, sofas and sun loungers.

Consider the area that needs to be shaded, the movement of the sun and whether a central or offset parasol provides the most useful coverage for the furniture arrangement.

The parasol should also be considered visually alongside the furniture rather than treated purely as a practical afterthought, particularly within more carefully designed terraces and landscaped gardens.

Outdoor Accessories

Once the main furniture is established, outdoor accessories can help make a garden or terrace feel more complete.

Cushions, planters, protective covers and smaller objects add comfort and practicality while allowing colour and texture to be introduced more easily. For additional softness beneath seating and dining areas, explore RB12's outdoor rugs.

Accessories are also useful for connecting the exterior visually with the interior, repeating materials and colours already used throughout the home.

Outdoor Furniture for Small Patios and Balconies

Smaller terraces and balconies benefit from furniture chosen around flexibility and circulation. A compact outdoor dining table with two chairs, a pair of lounge chairs or a small sofa can provide a useful living area without overcrowding the available floor space.

Round tables can make movement easier where dimensions are tight, while compact coffee tables and stools provide useful surfaces without permanently occupying too much space.

Measure the complete furniture footprint before ordering and remember to allow enough additional space to pull dining chairs out and move comfortably around the arrangement.

Outdoor Furniture for Large Gardens and Terraces

Larger outdoor spaces can be divided into separate areas for dining, lounging and relaxation in much the same way as an open-plan interior.

A modular outdoor sofa can define the principal lounge zone, while an outdoor dining table establishes a separate area for eating and entertaining.

Sun loungers, planters, lighting and rugs can then create additional layers without requiring every piece of furniture to belong to the same collection.

How to Choose Outdoor Furniture

Start with how the outdoor space will actually be used. A garden designed mainly for dining requires a very different furniture arrangement from one centred around lounging or entertaining.

Next, consider materials and maintenance. Teak develops a different appearance over time from powder-coated aluminium, while woven synthetic materials and technical outdoor fabrics have their own cleaning and care requirements.

Finally, think about storage and weather protection. Some pieces can remain outside throughout much of the year, while cushions and other textiles may benefit from dry storage or suitable protective covers during prolonged periods of poor weather.

Creating an Outdoor Living Room

To make a garden or terrace feel like a genuine extension of the home, approach the furniture in layers. Begin with the main sofa or lounge chairs, add coffee and side tables, then use rugs, cushions, lighting and planters to soften the arrangement.

Keep enough open space around the furniture for comfortable circulation and consider sightlines back into the house. Repeating timber tones, colours or materials used indoors can create a stronger relationship between the two spaces.

RB12's extensive range allows outdoor furniture to be coordinated across seating, dining and relaxation areas without requiring every item to be identical.

Shop Designer Outdoor Furniture Online at RB12

RB12 offers an extensive collection of designer outdoor furniture in the UK, including garden sofas, outdoor lounge chairs, dining tables, dining chairs, coffee tables, sun loungers and daybeds, benches, stools, parasols and outdoor accessories.

Explore contemporary outdoor furniture from Cane-line, Ethimo, Bolia, GAN, GART, Tom Dixon, Gervasoni, Gandia Blasco, AYTM and other leading European outdoor brands.